Us221 321 over Mid.fork S.fork New Rvr.

Fair Condition55 years old18,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Location.48 Mi.s.jct.sr1539
CarriesUs221 321
CrossesMid.fork S.fork New Rvr.
Coordinates36.14506, -81.66493

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length32.8 ft (10 m)
Max Span8.9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck Area164 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1971 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,500 (2021)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001890341

Nearby Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Middle Fork New River 0.2 mi Fair Blue Ridge Parkway over U.s. Route 321 0.2 mi Good Blue Ridge Pkwy. over Us221 Us321 0.2 mi Good Access Ramp To U.s over Middle Fork New River 0.3 mi Fair Cornish Road over Middle Fork Creek 0.9 mi Good Sr1533 over Aho Branch Creek 1.2 mi Good Sr1533 over Mid.fork S.fork New Rvr. 1.2 mi Good Us221 Us321 over Mid. Fork S. Fork New Rv 1.7 mi Good Sr1540 over Middle Fork South Fork N 2.0 mi Good Blue Ridge Parkway over Shulls Mill Road 2.0 mi Good